You might not think that a car manufacturer would be too keen to promote cycling: but Skoda has bucked that trend with its latest signing. It will team up with double Olympian Ed Clancy (pictured), who will become a brand…
The second generation Skoda Superb was the pinnacle of the Czech brand’s offering when it was launched in 2008, however five years on, a busy schedule of new models had left Skoda’s ‘flagship’ feeling a bit neglected. Until…
The Government is planning to set a nationwide system of dedicated traffic courts to help speed up the justice system and deal with low-level traffic offences. Traffic offences such as speeding or jumping a red lights-are…
The Honda CR-V is one of the most popular 4x4 cars on the market due to its vast affordability, exceptional build quality and spacious interior. The five-seater has been produced at Honda’s Swindon site for almost twenty…
London City Airport has replaced three Toyota Hilux Double Cabs with three new ones. The airport returned to Toyota when it needed replacement vehicles to serve as airside support vehicles, after concluding that Toyota’s…
Leasing and rental will remain essential forms of vehicle finance, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has said, as new lease accounting proposals are announced by the International Accounting Standards…
German brand Mercedes-Benz has revealed what we can expect from its flagship S-Class luxury saloon when it lands at UK dealerships before the end of the year. As with any new generation S-Class launch, the flagship sets…
Ford is hoping to offer its customers a better after sales service than ever before, following a £7.5million investment and the launch of the new “Ford BlueService” name. The Ford BlueService is to be rolled out across…
Korean car brand SsangYong is to add a new low-priced model to its Korando range-the Korando SE-which the firm claims is the lowest priced 2-litre diesel crossover model currently available with prices from £14,995. Fitted…
Marshall Leasing’s managing director, Peter Cakebread has been named as the new chairman of the BVRLA. He will take over from Hertz’s Neil Cunningham, who steps down after completing his two year term. A Cambridge economics…
Manufacture of the world’s first plug-in diesel hybrid car is set to near double this year, as Volvo experiences strong demand for its new V60 Plug-in Hybrid car across Europe. With a first production run limited to…
If you ever need an example of how far the car and automotive technology has come in a single generation, just reach for the gear lever in your car. A mere 25 years ago, you would most likely have the choice of five gears…
There are a great many considerations to take into account when looking at your next company car. Some are purely financial and others will be environmental, either because of monetary reasons or because of your conscience.…
Hot hatches have been through a few ups and downs in the time the class has properly existed. From must-have 1980s accessory to untouchable, uninsurable liability in the early 1990s, the sector has been on the rise again…
The sound of silence is something usually reserved for the luxury end of the car market, but sat here in a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer there is an eerie lack of audio interruption. Before you think we need the tender care of…
The past few days has been a triumph and disappointment for young people as Paris Brown has gone from youth champion within the police to being investigated for some dubious tweets. It has also been a poor week for young…